2026 Subaru Ascent Touring

The 2026 Ascent is Subaru's three-row family SUV, slotting above the Outback and competing with the Honda Pilot and Toyota Highlander. The Ascent drives with the composed, stable feel you expect from a Subaru, and its turbo engine pulls strongly from low speeds. The cabin is roomy across three rows, with comfortable seating for seven or eight and generous cargo space behind the third row. Standard EyeSight safety tech includes automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise, with a large touchscreen and available 360-degree camera. The Touring adds Nappa leather, ventilated front seats, a Harman Kardon 14-speaker system, and 20-inch wheels over the Limited. Its 2.4L I4 makes 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, routed through a CVT and all-wheel drive for a smooth, confident pull that returns 21 mpg combined. The Touring gets a DriverFocus distraction monitor and a 360-degree camera that make parking this three-row SUV easier.